Alternatives For Your Dog When You Decided To Go On Vacation

If you are planning your next vacation and you still have not resolved the destination of your pet during those days, in this post we share some options for you to decide what to do with your little friend. From accommodations so that it can wait for you until you return, to the simplest option of staying at home under the care of a relative, neighbor or friend. Let’s get to know them.

We go on vacation and what do we do with the dog?

It’s time to enjoy a well-deserved vacation and, if you have pets at home, you’ve probably wondered a thousand times what to do with them. In recent years, many owners have changed their way of thinking and, instead of leaving them at home, they have been inclined to take them with them. This is how many destinations are characterized by being pet friendly and providing the best comforts not only for animals but also for their owners. That is why the idea that dogs do not travel with their owners is no longer so likely. Although, there are always exceptions.

If you get your dog used to traveling with you, you won’t have any difficulties. From airlines that let you travel with your pet to accommodations that allow you to stay without inconvenience, and beaches or restaurants where they are welcome. The list of options is wide and diverse and can be chosen not only according to tastes and needs, but also according to one’s budget.

In case you decide to travel with your pet, it is advisable that you first investigate if you will be able to find places that accept it at the destination. If you travel by car, your dog is probably already used to traveling. If this is not the case, weeks before the trip organize small outings, take it with you and evaluate how it behaves inside the car.

If you are going to make your trip by plane, you should know that many airlines offer cabin transportation service. This option is ideal if you have a small cat or dog. It can travel with you, inside its kennel or carrier, under your seat.

Find out if the airline you are traveling with offers this service and find out which ones with the requirements, not only from the company but from the place you are going . In the case of aviation companies, they usually ask the owners for a vaccination card and a health certificate issued by the veterinarian and, in the case of a trip abroad, also from the competent body.

In general, up to two pets per flight can be transported in the cabin, depending on the airline, and they must weigh up to 6 kilos, including a carrier. There are some breeds of dogs, such as brachycephalics, that airlines do not allow to transport for reasons of the animal’s health.

The other option is for the dog to travel in the hold, but this alternative, if the pet is not used to it, can be very stressful.

Find out what are the dimensions of the kennel that the airline allows and what are the requirements, in case of trips outside your country, of the place of destination. If you choose this alternative, it is best to do all the procedures in time .

 And if we leave it at home …

One of the most common options that pet owners turn to is leaving their little friend at home. This alternative is recommended as long as you have someone who will visit you at least every two days and can supplant you not only in taking care  of checking that you have food and clean water, but you can also walk them and continue with their routine of training. In addition, of course, to provide love and a lot of affection, since dogs, when they are left alone, miss their owners a lot and can become depressed. If you decide on this alternative, choose a person who you know is responsible and who knows your dog as much as you do.

Finally, if your dog stays in your city, you can take him to a shelter or hotel for dogs. For some years now, this pet accommodation service has been offered. Usually some provide the lodging service for dogs only.

In these types of establishments, your little friend may or may not be in contact with other specimens. It depends on the service. In some places animals sleep in cages, but this is no longer a trend. Nowadays it is very common for pet accommodation to function as if the dog were in his own home. That is, they live in the same space as their temporary caregivers, who are in charge of complying with the same routine as their owner.